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WebJunction Webinar: Bilingual Storytimes to Build Early Literacy

From WebJunction:  Bilingual Storytime: Building Early Literacy and Community, Wednesday, July 29 from 2-3 p.m. (EST) (4-5 p.m. Central Time).

Libraries are expanding storytime programming to build early literacy skills in their community. The Mission Branch of the San Francisco Public Library recently added to their popular Bilingual Toddler Tales Program (300-400 attendees!) hands-on literacy activity stations for caregivers to explore. Seattle Public Library has expanded their Summer Reading Program to include bilingual storytimes in Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish. Both libraries have had great success in their early literacy programming and continue to build deep connections with caregivers in their communities. Join Laura Tarango, children's librarian at the Mission Branch, and Valerie Wonder, immigrant and refugee programs manager at Seattle Public Library, during this free webinar. You’ll hear how they assessed the community’s needs, developed and adapted the programs; and they’ll provide practical steps for you to apply to your outreach and programming efforts.

Registration is required for this free event. 

ALA Bus Tour - Last Call

ALA Conference Coach Tour

Join fellow librarians and attend the American Library Association Annual Conference being held in Chicago, July 10-15, 2009.  SCLS has contracted with Van Galder Bus for transportation to and from Chicago.

Our charter 56-passenger coach is equipped with a restroom, allowing us to drive directly to the McCormick Place from Madison.  Please bring your own beverage and food needs for the morning trip.  On the evening return trip, we will have the coach stop at a convenient fast food restaurant to allow you to purchase food.  You will also want to plan for additional personal expenses while visiting the exhibits.

Registration is open for SCLS public library members, including staff, trustees and Friends of the Library, and SCLS staff as well as spouses, MALC member library staff, and members of other library systems. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Northwoods Children's Book Conference

Brochures for the 7th Annual Northwoods Children's Book Conference recently went out to all SCLS libraries.  This year's conference is scheduled for September 24 and 25th in Cable, Wisconsin.  As always, SCLS public library staff members may use CE Grant funds to attend this conference.

WilsWorld Program Announced

WilsWorld has an exciting slate of speakers this July including Joan Frye Williams and Karen Schneider.  This annual conference is always held at the Pyle Center on the UW Madison Campus. CE Grant funds may be used to attend this conference.

Hope to see you there!

ALSC Offering Free Online Program

My colleague, Shawn Brommer, told me about this upcoming workshop from ALSC (Association for Library Services to Children).

The progam, Library 2.0: Technology in Children's Services, will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7 p.m. CST in the ALA OPAL Room. 

Join three ALSC members for a panel discussion about what new technologies are being used in libraries, and how librarians are incorporating this technology into their children’s and ‘tween programming.  Hear about some great new products and how they’re being used in the library world, as well as how to budget for new purchases accordingly. 

Panelists include Amber Creger, Chicago (IL) Public Library; Lauren Anduri, Brooklyn (NY) Public Library; and  Jessica Trujillo, Somerset County (NJ) Public Library. 

If you have questions about this program, let me know.